Strategic Sourcing Senior Advisor – Clinical Platforms

Health Care Service Corporation

. Lead strategic sourcing and category management for clinical platforms and healthcare technology solutions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $184,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management within the healthcare technology sector. Proficient in evaluating SaaS solutions, platform architecture, and data platforms while leveraging strong analytical and communication skills to drive procurement outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier ManagementSaaS EvaluationContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

ProcurementNeeds AnalysisCost ReductionData AnalysisInteroperability

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingConflict ResolutionCommunicationInfluencingThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS OutlookMS PowerPointE-Procurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyClinical PlatformsPayor Clinical EcosystemHealth Plan OperationsProcure-to-Pay

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic sourcing and category management for clinical platforms and healthcare technology solutions
Evaluate SaaS solutions, platform architecture, API integrations, interoperability, data platforms, and technology-enabled healthcare services
Partner with business stakeholders, clinical teams, IT leaders, and suppliers
Identify, develop, and execute sourcing and procurement strategies
Conduct needs analysis and evaluate sourcing options
Support supplier selection, negotiation, contract oversight, cost reduction initiatives, supplier risk management, and business relationship management
Provide thought leadership across complex spend categories
Leverage market intelligence, supplier roadmaps, and negotiation strategies to support business objectives and procurement outcomes
Support requirements facilitation, contract drafting, negotiations, and supplier partnership development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
8+ years progressive experience in procurement, supplier management, category management
Proficient at MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strategic and innovative thinker able to influence and advise business areas
Strong executive presence with outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen
Conflict resolution skills
Consistent thought leadership
Preferred: Understanding of payor clinical ecosystem
Preferred: Comfortable discussing SaaS, platform architecture, API integrations, data platforms, etc.
Preferred: Understanding of health plan operations and procurement impacts on medical cost, quality, member/provider experience, and regulatory requirements
Preferred: Management or team supervisory experience
Preferred: Knowledge of e-Procurement systems and tools; experience with Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules or similar procurement systems
MBA or Master's Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Curated development plans and professional development
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Annual incentive bonus plan
Other incentives
Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days work from home